Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
265052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bojer ex Baker) Tirveng. & Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 458 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264384

Common Names

  • Paragenipa lancifolia
  • Lancifolia Paragenipa
  • Lancifolia Paragenipa Tree

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Synonyms

  • Paragenipa cervorum Baill. [valid]
  • Paragenipa wrightii (Baker) F.Friedmann [valid]
  • Psychotria wrightii Baker [valid]
  • Pyrostria lancifolia Bojer ex Baker [valid]
  • Randia lancifolia Hemsl. [valid]
  • Uragoga wrightii Kuntze [valid]

Description

Paragenipa lancifolia (also called Lancifolia Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Paragenipa lancifolia is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paragenipa lancifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long stem and a single, small, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paragenipa lancifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Paragenipa lancifolia

Paragenipa lancifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Paragenipa lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paragenipa lancifolia?

Paragenipa lancifolia

What is the family of Paragenipa lancifolia?

Asteraceae

Where is Paragenipa lancifolia found?

Mexico

Species in the Paragenipa genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-147470: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.